recall on differential done on vehicle previously. is still having the same problem with the vehicle high grinding noise, car slows down seems like hitting brakes but didn't. took car to dealer and they say the entire transaxle has to be replaced. *ak

consumer was driving approximately 20mph when the axle assembly gave way. consumer lost all power. the wheels did not lock up. there is a recall for power train axle assembly mandated in 1993. consumer had recall repairs done on 5-5-93 at 48,651 miles, but never experienced the defect until now. *ak

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WAUHDO443HN. Vehicle was using anit-lock brakes.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle Speed: 20 mph.

was making a left hand turn going 5 mph or less when the left front axel on my 2001 a4 broke off. it has been determined by the dealer to be a manufacturer defect, but audi usa will not do anything to assist in the repair of the defective product as i am not the original owner of the vehicle. if i were, they would assist/cover the repair costs. *nm

2002 audi made a clunking noise when turning and would not shift into gear. *ts when the consumer downshifted the vehicle from third to second gear at approximately 25 mph the vehicle made a clunk noise. the consumer stopped the vehicle and when he attempted to move the vehicle he found that it was difficult to get it into gear. a rattling noise was also heard in the front of the vehicle. later that month the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the axle had broken. *nm

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):TRUUT28NX21. Vehicle was not using anit-lock brakes. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Dealer's name: Audi Of Mendham . Dealer's city: Mendham . Dealer's state code: NJ.

Audi A6 2006

Volkswagen Of America, Inc

Safety incident date:

June 05, 2005

Location:

Las Vegas, NV

there is a constant thumping emanating from the rear axle area of the car, most notably at full stop. audi says they are aware of it but don't know what to do about it. also there is a squeal when turning sharply and slowly, but audi says they cannot duplicate it. *jb

tl*the contact owns a 1991 audi 80. while driving 5 mph the front wheels locked and would not unlock. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. eight months before the gear was stuck in reverse but eventually released. there was a nhtsa campaign id 93v006000 (power train: axle assembly), however; the vin was not included. the current and failure mileages were 161,000.

tie rods, ball joints, and upper control arms all failed, resulting in damage to axle causing failure of vehicle in traffic and requiring axle replacement (in addition to replacement of upper control arms, ball joints, and tie rods). dealer says none of damage or repairs covered by any recall. *tr